Bland Chord Progressions? Try The NEAPOLITAN Chord

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  • @ricardofranciszayas
    @ricardofranciszayas Рік тому +7

    Maestro, You are a brilliant teacher. I’m a 71 year old semi-retired keyboard player. The need for understanding the Neapolitan chord was never crucial for a blue collar musician like me. So out of curiosity I thought I would research it. I went to different UA-cam videos explaining the Neapolitan chord and came away feeling more stupid at the end of the videos.
    But your video, good Sir, explained so concisely and in terms understandable to a mere mortal like myself.
    Bravissimo, Maestro.
    Your channel is wonderful.

  • @juanmoralesvideo
    @juanmoralesvideo 4 роки тому +170

    «If you like this video». 'If'? Are you kidding? Man, your explanations are great!

  • @shaolinmatadordeporco4246
    @shaolinmatadordeporco4246 Рік тому +2

    The best part of your videos is that not only you explain how stuff works, but also explains the reason for it to work the way it does, just like in books, but you do it in a much easier way to understand

  • @toofattoskate1
    @toofattoskate1 2 роки тому +3

    excellent tutorial. I understand it now. So many videos are over complicated this chord. this is simple. thank you.

  • @VoidloniXaarii
    @VoidloniXaarii 4 роки тому +32

    The explanation at the end with half above and half below is great

    • @sanzen1234
      @sanzen1234 4 роки тому +1

      Made me hear moonlight sonata section.

  • @lucagambirasio
    @lucagambirasio 4 роки тому +11

    I read tons of harmony books, but you've done the easiest explanations here. Cheers!

  • @johnprice3341
    @johnprice3341 4 роки тому +125

    Wow, I was playing Chopin’s Nocturne op 9 no 1 and he does this A LOT

  • @N4m43
    @N4m43 4 роки тому +37

    Just noticed there's a chromatic rise (I don't know how it's called in english... "chromatic ascension"? anyway...) going from A to C in the Am progression.
    There's A, Bb, B and C.
    It's pretty cool.

    • @MusicTheoryForGuitar
      @MusicTheoryForGuitar  4 роки тому +6

      Well spotted!

    • @N4m43
      @N4m43 4 роки тому +2

      @@MusicTheoryForGuitar I actually though you were about to talk about that while commenting the progression... Then it was about the A, Bb, G#, A. ^^
      But yeah, definitely a great tension trick.

    • @MusicTheoryForGuitar
      @MusicTheoryForGuitar  4 роки тому +4

      Both things are going on at the same time in the progression. The best progressions always have on or more lines (diatonic or chromatic) moving 'through' the chords.

    • @N4m43
      @N4m43 4 роки тому +5

      @@MusicTheoryForGuitar Yep, definitely agree with that. This way you can listen to it several time and hear a different thing each time.

  • @steveanderson7727
    @steveanderson7727 4 роки тому +39

    This is quite simply the best and most easily understood bit of music theory I have ever been shown. Normally I struggle to follow music theory, but this poured into my brain like a cool beer.
    Most grateful, I am off right now to experiment with the accordo Napolitano :)

  • @danielrennie8444
    @danielrennie8444 4 роки тому +20

    Doing this is Am sounds very much like the Hans Zimmer score from the "Dark Phoenix" movie. I mistook it as being written in A Phrygian Dominant, but now I realize that it's just in A minor using an N6 chord. Highly recommend you listen to the score, specifically the piece called "Gap" within the score. Thanks for a fantastic video and content. Love this channel

    • @marcuscarman9936
      @marcuscarman9936 2 роки тому

      I believe emphasize the " starting " of a mode , is to acclimate you ears to the color of the mode , a reference point like you were doing with the short chord melody in 'a ' minor

  • @jonathancohen7196
    @jonathancohen7196 Місяць тому +1

    Just so excellent, I've seen 3 of your videos and I'm hooked, the best online music theory teacher I've ever seen!

  • @dsracoon
    @dsracoon 4 роки тому +3

    I love how your explanations are simple and they make sense. Most music theory teachers/ytbers don't go into the detail you go or just handwave it. Or when they do try to go into detail they just go off on crazy tangents. Auguri!

  • @JohnnyOlsson
    @JohnnyOlsson 4 роки тому +3

    That double chromatic thing, with notes both a half note sharp and a half note flat of the tonic, it gives a very strong pull towards the root. Another interesting thing with the progression is that it also has a half note "climb"; A, Bb, B, C. So the resolution is very strong, both because of the pull toward the root and the climb toward the third.
    I'm writing this not to mansplain it to the teacher but because this is the first video that gave me this Eureka-feeling where things just came together in my head, and I want to say thank you for this.

  • @christopherlees1134
    @christopherlees1134 5 місяців тому +1

    By far the best explanation of the Neapolitan chord I've ever seen. Great presentation!

  • @lindsayfraser
    @lindsayfraser 4 роки тому +2

    This Video has finally fully explained a type of progression I have used for years in various songs but still struggled t understand what I was harmonically doing with my limited theory knowledge. Thank you, I have been enlightened as to why it works.

  • @edwardrice2848
    @edwardrice2848 6 місяців тому +1

    Best breakdown here - particularly why d stays in the bass here (first inversion)

  • @Sebastianandthedeepbluemusic
    @Sebastianandthedeepbluemusic 4 роки тому +10

    Dig “tension profile” phrase. Its hard to talk about extended harmonic music theory without sounding like its about a new better set of harmonies. When really its just a new color to paint with in the so ic space. If thats what you want to do. Explaining it as a tension profile seems like a good way to avoid the more complicated is better snob effect. Anyways thanks for the video. I was just thinking of looking up the neopolatin chord because i couldn’t remember exactly what it was but I remembered liking its effect when i first learned about, and now I remember. Cheers.

  • @robbesisca
    @robbesisca 4 роки тому +4

    The quality of this video is amazing. Brilliantly done!

  • @colinmichaelroberts
    @colinmichaelroberts 4 роки тому +1

    I think it also works well because it creates a chromatic voice leading in which gives it a stronger sense of direction. Interesting video!

  • @daleturner
    @daleturner 4 роки тому +1

    I always describe this as a "flat five substitute" for a V7 chord, though in "1st inversion." So, instead of A-E7-A, E7 is "replaced" with Bb7 (a "b5 substitute), so A-Bb7-A. Then, when in "1st inversion," that Bb7 chord (now Bb7/D... or stripped down to Bb/D) sounds akin to a more "colorful version of a "IV" chord... providing another tasty way to set up the return of the "I" chord (whether in major OR minor). Bb/D-A or Bb/D-Am

    • @MusicTheoryForGuitar
      @MusicTheoryForGuitar  4 роки тому

      But the Neapolitan is not a Bb7. It's Bb triad, and it takes the MAJOR 7, not the dominant 7. So it's not a tritone sub of E7.

    • @daleturner
      @daleturner 4 роки тому +1

      @@MusicTheoryForGuitar Sorry, that's why I said "stripped down to a Bb/D triad" in my unedited post... and had the changes at the end, reading Bb/D. Thanks for writing back! Your channel rawks :-)

  • @aakash9058
    @aakash9058 4 роки тому +2

    Your channel is a invaluable music theory resource. Thanks for your hard work.

  • @yuriy.goldman
    @yuriy.goldman Рік тому +1

    Thank you for explaining this so simply, Tommaso! I was able to use this chord in a hard rock/metal style in a song for my band and it was very effective. Hadn't heard anyone else use it in this style (at least not that I can recall), so I'm glad it worked. Thank you!

    • @christopherheckman7957
      @christopherheckman7957 Рік тому +1

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neapolitan_chord#In_popular_music

    • @yuriy.goldman
      @yuriy.goldman Місяць тому +1

      ​@@christopherheckman7957yes, I'm familiar with these. What I hadn't seen is them used in rock/metal (though I'm sure examples exist).

  • @kibavlood5826
    @kibavlood5826 4 роки тому +5

    Dude i really love the Chord videos man, you could even make a series out of it. I love Chords and love discovering new, your videos is perfect so is your channel. Stay safe.

  • @jaybefaulky4902
    @jaybefaulky4902 4 роки тому +2

    this was good it reminds me of the age old trick of 'when in doubt lead it out' where you 'fix' the chord progression by always maintaining a semi tone lead in for the next chord..this is best when it's part of the melody as well like a 'pick up note'...play with the lead note being ascending or descending...you can 'fix' otherwise awkward sounding progressions by a strategic sharp and flat here and there, using this way of thinking brings light to why there are many sharps and flats in many classical music melody lines.. ;)

  • @luckylicks3497
    @luckylicks3497 4 роки тому +2

    I'm just loving these videos, and I hope this will reach a million before the end of this year. Stuff like this should be rewarded bigtime.

  • @alanwebbguitar
    @alanwebbguitar 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent explanation of the Neapolitan and its use!

  • @remipereira3060
    @remipereira3060 4 роки тому +1

    Best naepolitan sixth explanation on UA-cam, a big thanks you man

  • @mikitomita8524
    @mikitomita8524 2 роки тому +1

    You explained the way constructed Neapolitan chord so well.
    Thank you

  • @FullMetalDMZ
    @FullMetalDMZ 4 роки тому +4

    Great video, as always! The fact that you tackle the “weak” notes is a very eye opening concept, at least for me. It explains why some chord movements feel bland and not very interesting!

  • @AntoBeaw
    @AntoBeaw 4 роки тому +1

    I just discovered your channel and I must say that is truly amazing, your explanations are so clear and your examples are great, keep going like that man, you're awesome

  • @fredvacher3998
    @fredvacher3998 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much! Very clear explanation. I am not a guitarist. I play the keyboard. I am now convinced of the efficiency of the Neapolitan chord in a minor key (sounds chromatic, fluent and logical) but I m not convinced of its efficiency in a major key. (What I sometimes do in a major key is to raise the dominant chord by a semitone. It sounds over the top, I know, but sometimes I can t help it!!! 😉). I ll have to try the Neapolitan chord in major more often....
    Many many thanks!

  • @ruanof7
    @ruanof7 4 роки тому +1

    I am a piano player, you explain theory so simple ! you are a great teacher. Thank you.

  • @meschadarc141
    @meschadarc141 4 роки тому +1

    this is all stuff i know and use and still i watched and enjoyed the entire presentation. you are teaching with relish! i'll be back to watch more.

  • @lit2021
    @lit2021 4 роки тому +3

    This explanation is better than the one given to me by my classical harmony professor at the music academy..

  • @rikbardyn5914
    @rikbardyn5914 4 роки тому +1

    Finally I do understand what the neapolita chord is ! Although I am not a guitarist !Thank you for sharing !

  • @tongateachesmusic
    @tongateachesmusic 4 роки тому +4

    Love everything about this video/explanation, very clear and concise with easy to follow examples! Well done!

  • @TalesGrimm
    @TalesGrimm 4 роки тому +4

    I don't even understand music on this level but I couldn't stop watching

  • @SamuelPeckman
    @SamuelPeckman 4 роки тому +5

    I play the piano not the guitar. I found this to be a very clear explanation of the near Politan chord. Thank you.

  • @davidsonmick
    @davidsonmick 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks, just watched two of your videos, which were both great! Such and interesting and unique ay of teaching. And I love your accent! Plus it looks like you're writing with your finger, which is magic. :) Ciao!

  • @ryedylantm
    @ryedylantm 4 роки тому +3

    Very clear and concise explanation. I learned a lot.

  • @katieyoung9447
    @katieyoung9447 4 роки тому +3

    I'm not a guitarist but what a fabulous, clear explanation! Thank you for making these videos!

  • @aylbdrmadison1051
    @aylbdrmadison1051 4 роки тому +3

    I've always loved playing Major7 and b2 around the root in melody lines or solos, or even rhythm type riffs, especially mixing them with harmonies in thirds with or without an occasional 7, et cetera, using the double harmonic minor scale. Now I know how to use it in a great sounding chord progression too. Thanks for that. Until next time, enjoy your days too. ^-^

    • @FullMetalDMZ
      @FullMetalDMZ 4 роки тому

      Aylbdr Madison I like that idea of making harmonies in 3rds using maj7b2 sounds! Gonna try it!

  • @nashyteeth91
    @nashyteeth91 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic explanation of the Neapolitan

  • @Henrix1998
    @Henrix1998 3 роки тому

    7:18 it's important to notice that the chord progression has the following progressions built in:
    E-F-G#-A
    A-Bb-B-C
    C-D-E-E
    The first is harmonic minor 5-b6-7-8(1), the second is chromatic line from 1 to b3, and the last and the least is b3 to 5. The first one is what you hear mainly. The last line could be made more "interesting" by substituting E with Emaj7 but loses some of the resolution actually.

  • @Gnurklesquimp
    @Gnurklesquimp 4 роки тому +1

    I learned this when I didn't fully grasp it, forgot about it, and now find I've used this before. Really love the sound of sharp 5 on minor in general, especially when you double down on it with minor extensions instead of being somewhat ambiguously major/minor, it's sound reminds me a bit of a sus 4 major chord, you basically just put a minor interval below one anyway, which is like an inversion of the 6 you hear on those really airy sus chords.

    • @reececaldwell722
      @reececaldwell722 4 роки тому

      M sus4 major? Do you mean a major 11th? Because if you don’t sub the 3rd for the 4th then it’s not a suspended chord. And if you do sub it it’s not truly major.

    • @Gnurklesquimp
      @Gnurklesquimp 4 роки тому

      @@reececaldwell722 I mean a major chord with it's third suspended to the 4, using further extensions or just the context of the progression/melody to establish it as related to major.

  • @warnerbroken8973
    @warnerbroken8973 4 роки тому +2

    thanks for the video, very informative as always! Also, placing the chord before the 5th creates a tritone with the 5th. It's an easy way to memorize how this works.

  • @alixchatelain2913
    @alixchatelain2913 4 роки тому +1

    Your exposés are always top notch: incredible depth of content coupled with very practical simplicity, together they make for instant applicability! Thanks again!

  • @Kyrelel
    @Kyrelel 3 роки тому +1

    As well as the enclosure around A, there is the sequence A - Bb - B - C

  • @JakeSpeed1000
    @JakeSpeed1000 4 роки тому +1

    Your videos are so helpful, educational and very entertaining. Thank you!

  • @cressentiamurniastuti
    @cressentiamurniastuti 5 місяців тому +1

    Well explained. Very good Teacher ❤❤🎉🎉

  • @burntsider8457
    @burntsider8457 4 роки тому

    It works well for me to think of chords in their major key context. Thus rather than thinking A minor (am) I think of C and the am chord becomes the vi. So your progression of am - Bb - E - am, I see as vi - IV of IV - V of vi - vi. And it all makes sense -- stays close in the Circle of Fifths. I like your presentation -- the speedwriting over the narration works well.

  • @billyvitale8994
    @billyvitale8994 Рік тому

    Great.. detailed and comprehensive lesson.....Grazie Tomaso❤

  • @johnhedgerguitarstudio3436
    @johnhedgerguitarstudio3436 4 роки тому +1

    This is a very well explained lesson on the Neapolitan chord! It always seemed so confusing and mysterious in my undergrad music theory classes. Thanks!

  • @TheKarmicRepairCo
    @TheKarmicRepairCo 4 роки тому +5

    Great stuff. That Neapolitan chord can also be a major 7th. You inspired me to swap out a chord. I'm in Em on guitar, so it would be: Em Fmaj7/A. B7 Em. Putting the 3rd in the bass and adding the maj7, sweet!

  • @image30p
    @image30p 4 роки тому

    Really nice lesson. Thank you! I love your explanation of the "weak" notes. It makes sense. I haven't been able to use the IV chord as much as I would like, but I didn't understand why until now. So I hope I can start sounding better with the Neapolitan chord.

  • @sergiocorrea2781
    @sergiocorrea2781 4 роки тому +1

    Genial está explicación, un saludo desde Colombia!

  • @rockkevinrock
    @rockkevinrock 4 роки тому +1

    I only took two semesters of music theory in college, and the concept of the Neapolitan 6th cadences really confused me and I could not figure out how it works, you finally explained it in a way that makes sense to me. You are a good teacher Tommaso!!!

  • @cavaturnagesh
    @cavaturnagesh 4 роки тому +1

    nice to see you in action keep safe during these difficult and dangerous times

  • @longfade
    @longfade 4 роки тому +1

    Totally forgot about the Neopolitan voicing. Great video, thanks!

  • @johnhendricks8140
    @johnhendricks8140 4 роки тому +1

    This makes me want to buy your chord book. So many ways to rework chords and make more it interesting.

  • @keshavleitan7800
    @keshavleitan7800 4 роки тому +3

    I play piano and I really find your lessons valuable.

  • @JohnnyArtPavlou
    @JohnnyArtPavlou 4 роки тому +3

    I just about followed this bit of theory in real time. Stopped a couple of times to absorb a few things. Of course don’t ask me anything now that I finished watching it. I’m gonna have to watch it a few times. But fantastic video, great lesson thank you!

  • @patubo
    @patubo 4 роки тому +1

    very very nice. Clear presentation. Very generous thank you so much!

  • @django9858
    @django9858 4 роки тому +5

    I'm getting out the guitar right now...thank you 🎸👍

  • @cocacolafeliz
    @cocacolafeliz 4 роки тому +1

    this videos help me a lot with the theory from my music course, thank you!

  • @brazwen
    @brazwen 4 роки тому +186

    I tried the Napoleon chord, ended up nearly conquering all of Europe.
    I think I did this wrong.

    • @MusicTheoryForGuitar
      @MusicTheoryForGuitar  4 роки тому +48

      I should have titled the channel "military strategy for guitar"...

    • @brazwen
      @brazwen 4 роки тому +5

      @@MusicTheoryForGuitar LOL! I've been watching some documentaries and Epic History TV youtube channel (highly recommend) on Napoleon Bonaparte. I came here and saw how similar Neapolitan spelling is to Napoleon and that's all I could think of.
      Napoleon was an absolute genius on the battlefield and to think his downfall was his own doing not that other European nation got smarter and defeated him.
      Other than that, great content on your channel. I'm learning alot.

    • @JohnnyOlsson
      @JohnnyOlsson 4 роки тому +9

      History, music theory and dad joke - this comment has it all. Well done sir.

    • @svenolofandersson2572
      @svenolofandersson2572 3 роки тому +1

      Dude, wait until you discover the Hitler chord... :-)

    • @joshuafernandes4935
      @joshuafernandes4935 3 роки тому

      Have you tried playing the chord at Trafalgar square ?

  • @kenestioko8019
    @kenestioko8019 4 роки тому +1

    Keep it up sir. I am learning a lot. Such a fun way to learn.

  • @rocknrollman9913
    @rocknrollman9913 4 роки тому +2

    one of the most beautiful examples is bwv 582 the Fugato finale, in which Bach reaches the height of tension with a Neapolitan chord followed by a sudden pause

  • @leo-ki9ye
    @leo-ki9ye 2 роки тому +1

    BEAUTIFULLY EXPLAINED THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @sjohn-777
    @sjohn-777 10 місяців тому +1

    Sir you are amazing! Thank you so much!

  • @pepepadillaensambl3
    @pepepadillaensambl3 4 роки тому +1

    Muchas gracias, muy buena explicación, voy a usar este acorde y su progresión. Muchas gracias

  • @michaeljhintonpiano
    @michaeljhintonpiano 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful explanation! You might include the conversation for pianist to but whatever it’s also just great as it is thank you. Sincerely, Michael Hinton

  • @Bald4ya1
    @Bald4ya1 3 роки тому +1

    Here is something I think needs to be explained .What is the definition and the use of the numbers you are putting on the staff? Could you define the purpose of it at 8:50

    • @MusicTheoryForGuitar
      @MusicTheoryForGuitar  3 роки тому +1

      That's not a staff, that's tablature. The lines are strings on the gutiar, and the numbers are the fret where you find the notes.

  • @clyderichardson6475
    @clyderichardson6475 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks again for your educational videos!

  • @OehlJim
    @OehlJim 4 роки тому +1

    I have been experimenting with this Idea without knowing what it was. I now have rules for its use. I also have (from the comments of others respect for its use, or overuse!) Thanks

  • @katorzhnik
    @katorzhnik 4 роки тому +1

    Great explanation. I'm learning tons from your videos!

  • @crxnvy
    @crxnvy 3 роки тому +1

    great video. im so grateful that i found this. thanks!

  • @zmpfl5044
    @zmpfl5044 4 роки тому +1

    Good way to teach! As a numb, I would like to hear the chords more often.

  • @SeasickSailor76
    @SeasickSailor76 4 роки тому +2

    Great videos! Clear and well-paced. Thank you!
    At around 7:30, when you were pointing out the chromaticity of the notes, I thought you would have emphasised the B note in the E7, and not the G sharp (i.e. the A to B flat to B chromatic element). Do you think that sequence plays a role? I just tried the sequence playing the 'normal' E minor and it seems to work, but not quite as well as the E7, to my ear anyway.
    Thanks again!

  • @josuastangl7140
    @josuastangl7140 3 роки тому +1

    I just wrote a chord progression and was confused what scale it was in, thx this helped a lot!

  • @ipecacisgoodforyou8128
    @ipecacisgoodforyou8128 4 роки тому +2

    brilliant explanation, great video!

  • @cesaraugustocavazzolajunio7438
    @cesaraugustocavazzolajunio7438 4 роки тому +1

    That's great. Thank you so much for the lesson!

  • @docwill184
    @docwill184 4 роки тому +38

    You explain this for knuckle-head guitar-players so well...
    "How do you get a guitar-player to shut up?"
    "Put some sheet music in front of him."

    • @MusicTheoryForGuitar
      @MusicTheoryForGuitar  4 роки тому +8

      You must be so smart

    • @docwill184
      @docwill184 4 роки тому

      @@MusicTheoryForGuitar Thank-you but too much proof to the contrary...

    • @idmarc
      @idmarc 4 роки тому +4

      how do you make him leave? write notes on it ... ha!

  • @imaginableAudio
    @imaginableAudio Місяць тому +1

    Best video ever for this simple to understand. I wish I had a teacher like you on my phone I could call in theory emergencies 😂

  • @kumareshnatarajan8019
    @kumareshnatarajan8019 4 роки тому +1

    Superb info. Thanks a lot. Thanks once again.

  • @plusticksofficial524
    @plusticksofficial524 4 роки тому +1

    Wow. Wanna try this one.

  • @v.harlot
    @v.harlot 4 роки тому

    On 8:50 that Bb chord really pushes this progression to feel more like it should resolve to Dm or D, so A doesn't feel like tonic, at least to me

  • @scintube
    @scintube Рік тому +1

    Excellent explanation thank you much!

  • @DadRockAndGuitars
    @DadRockAndGuitars 4 роки тому +1

    Great explanation! It's been awhile since I've seen someone talk about the Neapolitan chord. Subscribed!

  • @BrunitoRammstein96
    @BrunitoRammstein96 4 роки тому +2

    It's also very used in Tango !

  • @johnjoseph1966
    @johnjoseph1966 4 роки тому +12

    The Neopolitan chord is just a first inversion bII chord. Very easy to remember. 😃

  • @nerddroid
    @nerddroid 4 роки тому +1

    explanation is clear and well done. thank you so much.

  • @natarajanrathinam869
    @natarajanrathinam869 3 роки тому +1

    Very useful website. Thanks a lot. Thanks once again.

  • @JstJay-o
    @JstJay-o 4 роки тому +4

    I'm a keyboard player but big ups , ur explanations are great

  • @sloth1762
    @sloth1762 4 роки тому

    Nice video man. It's like playing the first chord of the D dorian, which is usually played like a D major 6th but in this case it's a D minor 6th. awesome

  • @vincenzovicario2941
    @vincenzovicario2941 3 роки тому

    Great. i would add that the "accordo di sesta napoletana" is built on the second (flat) degree of the neapolitan minor scale that sound like this: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 7 8...

  • @brianbergmusic5288
    @brianbergmusic5288 3 роки тому +1

    More options!!! Thanks!

  • @ottolehikoinen6193
    @ottolehikoinen6193 4 роки тому

    Dmb6, D Napoli 6th, D minor flat 6th, Dm+5, Bb/d

  • @jrbasco
    @jrbasco 4 роки тому

    Thank you soooo much...I think I can get a lot of mileage out of noodling with dim-chords to fill out (make more interesting) my approach to guitar.

  • @pizzarand
    @pizzarand 4 роки тому +3

    This lesson is awesome. I also checked out your course but havent found how many Videos the complete course is. At 60 bucks per month I kinda wanna see where the course is going. Furthermore I understand how much time may have gone into producing it but 60 is alot of money for a 40-60 minute video. I would love to check it out but as a student I am not sure if I can afford it